En route from Long Island to Hanover, will See Wheelock. Would like to visit Virginia, health permitting. Talk in Boston of Wheelock/Kirkland conflict.
David Cusick, a Tuscarora Indian, [see 207d] who was able to attend Hamilton Oneida Academy because of the spiritual and financial support of Samuel Kirkland, writes to Samuel Kirkland, jr. Cusick sorely misses Samuel Kirkland, jr. and says he is presently living with Samuel junior's parents, who treat him very well.
Founded scholastic and singing schools. Living is hard/uncivilized. Samuel Kirkland well: teaching children to read. Is well and content. Pupils progressing nicely. Encouraging agriculture. Received letter from Samuel Kirkland: he had a tiring journey.
McClure is gathering memories of the life of Dr. Wheelock and a history of Moor's School and Dartmouth College. He needs more information and asks Kirkland to write something about Wheelock's work among the Indians. McClure says that Kirkland is the last "persevering missionary" of those who originally set out to work with the Indians. He also asks what the numbers and names were of the Senecas when Kirkland first arrived in 1765. McClure poses several questions regarding the Five Nations and their language, agriculture, arts and education.
During the "inexecution" of the peace treaty between Great Britain and the United States, the taking possession of any Indian territory will violate his Majesty's rights and strain relations between the two countries. Acknowledgement of receipt by Thomas Little, agent for Captain Charles Williamson.
Sale of a seven and one-half acre tract of land located in Paris to Samuel Kirkland for twenty shillings. -- Verification of deed by James Dean, Judge of the Court of Common Pleas, Oneida County, January 21, 1799.
Sale of a three and three-quarter tract of land located in Paris to Joel Bristol for eight pounds. -- Verification of deed by James Dean, Judge of the Court of Common Pleas, Oneida County, January 21, 1799.
The deed was drafted on February 23, 1802, between Drake and Posst for $340 for 22 1/2 acres of land. An inscription on the reverse is dated February 11, 1804.